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MEITRACK A21 LCD Display User Guide


Applicable Model: MVT600/T1/T333


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Change History File Name MEITRACK A21 LCD Display User Guide Created By Renny Lee

Project MVT600/T1/T333 Creation Date

Update Date

2011-12-30

2015-10-19

Subproject Accessory User Guide Total Pages 14

Version V2.4 Confidential External Documentation



Contents

1 Copyright and Disclaimer...............................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

2 Application .....................................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

3 Product Function and Specifications .............................................................................................................................................- 4 -

3.1 Product Function ................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

3.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

4 Main Device and Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

5 Appearance....................................................................................................................................................................................- 5 -

6 First Use .........................................................................................................................................................................................- 6 -

6.1 Installing and Mounting the LCD Display ............................................................................................................................- 6 -

6.2 Connecting the LCD Display to the Tracker .........................................................................................................................- 7 -

7 Functions .......................................................................................................................................................................................- 7 -

7.1 Platform Message ...............................................................................................................................................................- 8 -

7.1.1 Inbox ........................................................................................................................................................................- 8 -

7.1.2 Create Message .....................................................................................................................................................- 10 -

7.2 SMS ...................................................................................................................................................................................- 10 -

7.2.1 Inbox ......................................................................................................................................................................- 10 -

7.2.2 Create SMS.............................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

7.3 Call History ........................................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

7.3.1 Missed Calls ...........................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

7.3.2 Received Calls ........................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

7.3.3 Dialed Calls ............................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

7.4 Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

7.4.1 Language ................................................................................................................................................................- 11 -

7.4.2 Backlight ................................................................................................................................................................- 12 -

7.4.3 Fast Dial .................................................................................................................................................................- 12 -

7.4.4 Voice Tip ................................................................................................................................................................- 12 -

7.4.5 Set Default .............................................................................................................................................................- 13 -

7.4.6 Version ...................................................................................................................................................................- 13 -

7.5 Terminal ............................................................................................................................................................................- 13 -

7.5.1 Para Sync ................................................................................................................................................................- 13 -

7.5.2 Batch Set ................................................................................................................................................................- 14 -

7.5.3 Para Edit .................................................................................................................................................................- 14 -

7.5.4 Terminal Version ....................................................................................................................................................- 14 -



1 Copyright and Disclaimer

Copyright © 2015 MEITRACK. All rights reserved.

and are trademarks that belong to Meitrack Group.

The user manual may be changed without notice.

Without prior written consent of Meitrack Group, this user manual, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced for any

purpose whatsoever, or transmitted in any form, either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording.

Meitrack Group shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including but not limited to

economic losses, personal injuries, and loss of assets and property) caused by the use, inability, or illegality to use the product

or documentation.

2 Application

Works with the MVT600/T1/T333 tracker.

Used for real-time vehicle dispatching and management.

3 Product Function and Specifications

3.1 Product Function

192x64 dot matrix display in 4 lines

Equipped with a universal RS232 interface

Chinese/English language display and input method

Voice tips in Chinese

Full numeral function keys

Hands-free microphone. The maximum communicating distance reaches 1 meter.

Support 4 speed dial numbers by one key

Batch settings of tracker parameters

3.2 Specifications

Item Specifications

Dimension 179 mm x 77 mm x 32 mm

Weight 300g

Power consumption 25 mA

Operating temperature -20°C to 55°C

Operating humidity 5%–95%

Operating voltage 4V–6V

Dot matrix 192x64 (Display in 4 lines)

Baud rate 115200bps

Microphone sensitivity -26 dB

Loudspeaker power 8Ω 2W



4 Main Device and Accessories

A21 LCD Display

Holder

8 screws

3M sticker

Warranty card

CD

5 Appearance

Front View:

Rear View:

Side View:

Screw hole Power On/Off

Loudspeaker

Buzzer

Hang-up/Back Number keys Shortcut

s

Menu/OK

Next/Select

Back/Delete

Microphone

Dial/Answer

Page Up and Page Down keys



Panal descriptions are as follows:

Item Description

Dial/Answer Answer incoming calls.

Dial a phone number.

Hang-up/Back

End the conversation.

Back to the previous menu.

Turn on backlight.

Menu/OK Open the menu.

Enter the selected menu.

Page Up and Page Down keys

Scroll the menu.

Page Up key: Turn up the volume during a call.

Page Down key: Turn down the volume during a call.

Back/Delete

Delete characters while editing an SMS; also called "Left key".

Move left to select.

Turn down microphone sensitivity to reduce noise during a call.

Next/Select Move right to select; also called "Right key".

Turn up microphone sensitivity to extend communicable distance during a call.

Shortcuts To fast dial phone numbers and fast select desired line.

Number keys

0–9: number keys

*: To answer the voice input symbol.

#: To answer the voice input symbol and switch input methods between letter,

number, and punctuation while editing an SMS.

Loudspeaker To allow voices or sounds to be heard loudly.

Microphone To make voices louder when someone is calling.

Buzzer To make a sound when there is a press, SMS, and information tip.

Power On/Off Switch left to turn on the LCD display; switch right to turn off it.

Turn off the LCD display to save power if it is not used.

Audio output 3.5 mm interface; To connect vehicle's AUX input.

USB port To upgrade LCD display's firmware.

6 First Use

6.1 Installing and Mounting the LCD Display

1. Installing the LCD display: Fasten the LCD display to the holder by four screws provided by Meitrack.

Audio output USB port



2. Mounting the LCD display to a vehicle: Fix the LCD display with the holder to the panel under the windshield by screws; or

attach the holder base to the vehicle panel by 3M sticker.

6.2 Connecting the LCD Display to the Tracker

Plug the A21 LCD display into the dedicated interface of a tracker.

MVT600's dedicated interface is as follows:

T1's dedicated interface is as follows:

7 Functions

Main Screen

Dedicated interface for A21

Dedicated interface for A21



System Menu

Main Menu Submenu

Platform Message Inbox

Create Message

SMS Inbox

Create SMS

Call History

Missed Calls

Received Calls

Dialed Calls

Settings

Language

Backlight

Fast Dial

Voice Tip

Set Default

Version

Terminal

Para Sync

Batch Set

Para Edit

Terminal Version

7.1 Platform Message

7.1.1 Inbox

Command C13 with regular format can be edited by server to send to the tracker, and then displayed on the LCD display. If the

voice tip function is enabled, information will automatically be played by voice.

Luohu District: To pick up a guest for Meitrack

Luohu District Dispatch Request

Futian District: Go to Futian People’s Hospital to pick up a patient

Futian District Dispatch Request

GSM signal strength GPS status GPRS connected Electric compass

GPS time & date GPS speed



Appendix: Sending commands in batches from MS03

1. On the main interface, choose Management. On the Management window that is displayed, select Sending command

from Use Normal.

2. On the Sending command window that is displayed, select a single or multiple trackers from the left pane.

3. Command: Select Message.

4. No: Select Urgent message, then information will be automatically played by voice (recommended); if Ordinary message

is selected, information will be stored in the inbox and showed only when you select it.

5. Text: Input information. Chinese and English are selectable.

6. Click Send command.

Note: Sending progress will be showed in the Transmit process column. If the tracker is offline, try again later.

Appendix: Command sent by server

GPRS Setting C13,Level,Type,Content

GPRS Reply C13,OK

Description The command is used to display the GPRS information sent by the platform on the LCD

display.

Level: Level 0 indicates normal information, while level 1 indicates urgent information.

Type: indicates the encoding mode. E = ASCII. U = UNICODE2.

Content: indicates the information text and has a maximum of 150 bytes.

Applicable Model MVT600/T1/T333/T3

Example

GPRS Sending @@m42,013777001338688,C13,0,E,Test Message*08

GPRS Reply $$m28,013777001338688,C13,OK*1C



7.1.2 Create Message

To send a message from the tracker to the platform via GPRS. Chinese and English characters are supported.

hello

ab monMNO 004/140

Use "#" key to switch input methods between letter, number, and punctuation while editing a message. Use "Left/Right" key to

select a character. Use "Left" key to delete characters entered.

After finishing message editing, use "OK" or "Dial" key to send. There will be a notice received if the message is sent

successfully.

7.2 SMS

7.2.1 Inbox

You can check unread SMS in the inbox. The left line indicates "current SMS numbers/total SMS numbers"; the middle line is

the icon of unread SMS; the right line indicates sender's phone number.

1/12 +8613964112706

2/12 +8613510368551

3/12 +8613964112706

4/12 +8613964112706

Press "Up/Down" key to turn pages; Press "OK" key to read the desired SMS.

Appendix: SMS sent by mobile phone

Command C11 with regular format can be edited by server or mobile phone to send to the tracker, and then displayed on the

LCD display.

The SMS format is as follows:

SMS Sending 0000,C11,Text

SMS Reply IMEI,C11,OK

Description The command is used to show an SMS sent by a mobile phone on the LCD display.

Text: indicates the SMS text. ASCII character string; a maximum of 140 bytes.

The MVT600 does not support Unicode.

Applicable Model MVT600/T1/T333/T3

Example

SMS Sending 0000,C11,SMS Message

SMS Reply 353358017784062,C11,OK



When receiving an SMS, there will be a pop-up window to show if you want to read the SMS, and the buzzer will notify by

sound. The third shortcut key is to read, the forth is to exit.

7.2.2 Create SMS

An SMS edited by the LCD display can be sent to the server or mobile phone. Chinese and English characters are supported.

hello

ab monMNO 004/140

Use "#" key to switch input methods between letter, number, and punctuation while editing a message. Use "Left/Right" key to

select a character. Use "Left" key to delete characters entered.

After finishing message editing, press "OK" or "Dial" key and then input recipient's phone number. Press "OK" or "Dial" key

again to send. There will be a notice received if the message is sent successfully.

7.3 Call History

7.3.1 Missed Calls

To show all missed calls.

1/4 13964112706

2/4 13510368551

3/4 13964112706

4/4 13964112706

7.3.2 Received Calls

To show all received calls. Press "Dial" key to answer the call; press "Hang-up" key to reject or end the call.

7.3.3 Dialed Calls

To show all dialed calls.

You can use any of the following ways to dial a phone number:

Common dial: Use number keys to enter a phone number, then press "Dial" key to call; "Hang-up" key to end the call. Use

"Up/Down" key to adjust volume during a call and "Left/Right" to adjust microphone sensitivity.

Speed dial: Use "Shortcut" keys to fast dial the preset phone numbers. Each "Shortcut" key matches one phone number.

Please refer to "Settings > Fast Dial" for details.

7.4 Settings

System settings include the following options: Language, Backlight, Fast Dial, Voice Tip, Set Default, and Version.Language



There are Chinese and English available for the machine. Use "Up/Down" key to select the desired language, and then press

"OK" key to confirm.

Language

Chinese

English

7.4.2 Backlight

There are four options available: 10s, 30s, 50s, and Always on. Use "Up/Down" key to select the desired option, and then press

"OK" key to confirm.

10s

30s

50s

Always on

7.4.3 Fast Dial

The speed dial function allows four phone numbers to be set. Each "Shortcut" key matches one phone number. Press the key

for 2 seconds to dial the preset phone number. Use "Up/Down" key to select the desired phone number, and then press "OK"

key to edit and confirm.

13800138000

10086

1

68551

7.4.4 Voice Tip

After the voice tip function is enabled, received dispatching data will be played by voice. Use "Up/Down" key to select the

desired option, and then press "OK" key to confirm.



Voice Tip Setting

On

Off

7.4.5 Set Default

To restore to default factory settings. Use "Up/Down" key to select the desired option, and then press "OK" key to confirm.

Confirm?

Yes

Cancel

7.4.6 Version

To check A21's serial number (SN) and firmware version.

SN : 02541236657

A21 : FW1.09-CN

7.5 Terminal

To read and set parameters of the tracker, and edit preset parameters of the LCD display.

Para Sync

Batch Set

Para Edit

Terminal Version

7.5.1 Para Sync

To read GPRS parameters from the tracker and save them on A21, then synchronize saved parameters to other trackers.



Mode: TCP, cmnet

IP: 125.91.12.222

Port: 8500

User name:

7.5.2 Batch Set

To set parameters for multiple trackers through A21. The saved parameters will be exported from A21.

Succeed: indicates the number of trackers whose parameters are set successfully through A21.

Auto Set: To set parameters automatically.

Set: To set parameters manually.

Terminal Set

Succeed: 0

Auto Set

Set

7.5.3 Para Edit

Only the parameters saved on A21's memory can be edited. Set parameters for a single or multiple trackers.

Note: The format of IP address is IPv4; Enter numbers and dots according to actual situations.

Mode: TCP, CMNET

IP: 125.91.012.222

Port: 8500

User name:

7.5.4 Terminal Version

To check the SN, IMEI number, and firmware version of the connected tracker.

SN: 41703420347

IMEI: 012207007743971

FW: MVT600_SM9WB_FW3.08B_20120609

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at [email protected].

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